Forum-Dimensions
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| Type | Student Publication |
| Owner(s) | West Visayas State University |
| Editor-in-chief | Jandi M. Nietes |
| Associate editor | Ian Leoj M. Gumban, Jenny Pearl A. Infante |
| Managing editors | Jeline N. Encarnacion |
| Founded |
March 1939(as The Normalite) (1965 as The Forum; printed with Dimensions and Handuraw;;) (2007 with Recess) |
| Language | English, Filipino, Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a |
| Headquarters | Room 108 Quezon Hall, West Visayas State University, La Paz, Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Official website | wvsufd.blogspot.com, forumdimensions.journ.ph |
Forum-Dimensions (FD, The Forum-Dimensions or Forum) is the official University Student Publication of West Visayas State University (WVSU). It is one of the oldest student publications in Western Visayas and the Philippines.
Brief History
Forum-Dimensions was established in March 1939 as the Normalite, founded by Vicente M. Perez who served as its first adviser. It is one of the oldest student publications in the Philippines. After three issues from 1939 to 1940, it suffered the outbreak of war and was silent from 1941 to 1946. Shortly after World War II, the old Iloilo Normal School building was burned including the publication’s first print-outs. Its formal revival was met with gaiety and excitement and, in the reorganization of the Editorial Board in 1947, Mrs. Adelina A. Zerrudo was named Editor. This marked the rehabilitation of the institutional publication.
The issues of the 50s reflected in their pages a kind of hiatus before the mighty turmoil of the 60s. The hippie cult, drug addiction, juvenile delinquency and progressive reform became the favorite topics. The anguish of the youth culminated in student activism. Students’ articles questioned and shook the secure foundations of the government.
In May 4, 1965, Iloilo Normal School became West Visayas State College by virtue of R.A. 4189. In 1970, The Normalite was changed to WVSC Forum. With the imposition of Martial Law in 1972, and the establishment of the so-called New Society, the philosophy and the concepts of development communication were adopted by the Forum and became an active partner of the Ministry of Public Information, now the Philippine Information Agency. In 1976, the Ministry of Public Information founded the Regional College Press Conference to acknowledge college and university publications in Western Visayas. This challenged the student publication to participate in thrusts toward changes in attitudes, beliefs, skills, and social norms as imperative in the developing society.
WVSC Dimensions was born to inspire the students of the demands of developmental communication in 1978. Ramon G. Zarceno was its first Editor. WVSC Dimensions was first produced as a graduation issue at the end of the academic year to cover stories about the graduates and the commencement exercises.
The 80s chronicled changes that happened in society – reforms and the advent of clashing ideologies that led to a level of critical thinking. On January 27, 1986, the College became the West Visayas State University through PD. 2019 of President Ferdinand Marcos.
However in the 90s, WVSC Dimensions focused on significant societal issues that sprang in that era. Each publication included stories that collectively thread with a central theme. Among these were feminism and student life.
The 90s kept the reading public attuned to the prevailing concepts, beliefs, and concern of the changing seasons of life. In an age of crisis and dilemma, campus writers have decisive roles to play and for as long as the young adhere to the tradition to seek what is true, good, and beautiful, there is a reason to be optimistic. The student publication also ran stories in line with the Centennial of the Philippine Independence in 1998.[1]
The tradition of Dimensions continued in the first decade of the 21st century. More bold themes were tackled that included fear, superstituous beliefs, time, and reality shows. In the said era, The Forum became a mediocre. It highlighted student and institutional achievements while rarely publishing critical articles against the school administration and government. These schemes were well received in the annual College Press Conference of college student publications as spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency Western Visayas. It introduced innovations in layouting and contents that became trends. However, these were later matched and surpassed by other student publications in Iloilo City.
The dramatic rise in the number of new media users in the early days of 2010s set a new tone for the student publication. It was confronted with a generation of non-readers and a declining appeal to the students. Social Networking Sites became its tools to counter the phenomena. A regularly updated Facebook page and blogspot were conceived to serve the student publication's purpose while awaiting for the release of its hard copy issues at the end of every semester.
Publications
The Forum
The Forum is the official student newspaper of West Visayas State University. It comes as a broadsheet or tabloid. It was first known as Normalite but was later changed to WVSC Forum in 1969. In 1989, it was changed to The Forum as what it is known today. The newspaper has been an achiever in various competitions in Western Visayas. It has been a regular participant in the annual College Press Conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency VI.
Dimensions
Dimensions is the official student magazine of West Visayas State University. It was founded in 1978 to inspire the students of the demands of developmental communication. The first issue of Dimensions was published in the first semester of academic year 1978-1979 and won as the 2nd Best Campus Magazine in the College Press Conference that year. The second edition was the graduation issue in March 1979. The magazine has been a regular topnotcher in the annual College Press Conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency VI.
Handuraw
Handuraw is the official literary supplement of Forum-Dimensions. It was founded in 1976, and has been one of the pioneer collegiate literary supplements in Western Visayas.
Recess
Recess is the official literary folio of Forum-Dimensions. It features dainty and amusing creative articles that bring an ala carte of fun and excitement, and stories that are easy to nimble by the human brain.
Taghol
Taghol is the official wall newspaper of Forum-Dimensions.
Extension Programs
Editorial Board for Academic Year 2013-2014
| Editor in Chief | Jandi M. Nietes |
| Associate Editors | Ian Leoj M. Gumban Jenny Pearl A. Infante |
| Managing Editor | Jeline N. Encarnacion |
| News Editor/Photojournalist | Krezyl Joyce V. Pugna |
| Special Reports Editor | Mark Anthony J. Sicad |
| Feature Editor | Jesther Rose L. Rojas |
| Sports Editor | Connie C. Durana |
| Literary Editor | Alexa Gianne L. Morga |
| Filipino Editor | Edelaine Ellenson Queen G. Encarguez |
| Art Director/Cartoonist | Rother Johann R. Dadivas |
| Cartoonist | Mark Andrew Ituriaga |
| Editorial Assistants | Herneil Anthony Barza, Anne Franceine Jean Corillo, Rodelo Lopez, Mary Clarence Madero, Alyssa Jude Montalban, Ann Marie Servito |
| Publication Adviser | Dr. Bonna S. Palma |
| Co-Adviser | Mr. Jemuel B. Garcia |
Past Editors in Chief
- Romeo P. Banias, 1949-1950
- Luis E. Escomes,1950-1951
- Gabriel M. Cordero, 1953 (November to December)
- Purita M. Dullano, 1954 (January to March)
- Luis E. Escomes, 1954 (May)
- Encarnacion Senador, 1954 (August to September)
- Ophelia Posecion, 1956 (February to March)
- Domingo J. Alfane, Jr., 1956 (October to November)
- Romeo P. Banias, 1956 (Vacation)
- Evelina E. Trinidad, 1957 (August to September)
- Rosario P. Alberto, 1959 (February to March)
- Luis E. Escomes, 1959 (April to May)
- Juanita T. de la Cruz, 1959 (June to July)
- Caesar V. Abadiano, 1959 (October to November)
- Anna P. Española, 1961 (November) and 1962 (March)
- Lilia Caspillo, 1962 (July to August)
- Rebecca Alarcon, 1962 (December) and 1963 (March)
- Paz Panogot, 1964 (February to March)
- Eva B. Dueñas, 1964 (September) and 1965 (May)
- Rhodora M. Napud, 1965 (October) and 1966 (April to May)
- Luisa C. Puljanan, 1966 (July) and 1967 (April)
- Vicente P. Baldevia, 1967 (September) and 1968 (March to April)
- Nenalyn P. Defensor, 1968 (October) and 1969 (March)
- Edmundo B. Montecastro, 1969 (April)
- Georgita P. Hormillosa, 1970 (February)
- Pacita M. Barcero, 1970 (April)
- Connie T. Jimenea, 1970-1971
- Lorna Sanchez, 1971-1972
- Nenita Vigil, 1972-1973
- Cecilia Ramirez, 1973-1974
- Sylvia S. Pongan, 1974-1975
- Grace C. Mamon, 1975-1976
- Edna A. Porquez, 1976-1977
- Fe C. Fernandez, 1977-1978
- Ramon G. Zarceno, 1978-1979
- Ma. Luisa P. Torreda, 1979-1980
- Cynthia D. Cabangal, 1980-1981
- Nellie Joy P. Dagoon, 1981-1982
- Ivan P. Suansing, 1982-1983
- Alma Banias, 1983-1984
- Victor Amantilla, Jr., 1984-1985
- John Colacion, 1985-1986
- Rock B. Biocos, 1986-1987
- Ricky G. Abaleña III and Ma. Lenny M. Rodriguez, 1987-1988
- Felnor O. Giron, 1988-1989
- Resan J. Raymundo, 1989-1990
- Roberto Abello Jr., Clarissa Baliao, and Fatima Caday, 1990-1991
- Randy Paul Dumaplin, 1991-1992
- Raymond B. Padilla and Ronie B. Ordoña, 1992-1993
- Jeffrey L. Celiz and Sulpicio G. Gamosa Jr., 1993-1994
- Jacquelyn A. Javier, 1994-1995
- Gilda L. Loricha and Mary Sol B. dela Pena, 1995-1996
- Myra Gift M. Malacaman, 1996-1998
- Carol R. Salvatierra, 1998-1999
- Rhea B. Peñaflor, 1999-2000
- Janielle Marie R. Enojo, 2000-2001
- Ann Carlie G. Abaleña, 2001-2002
- Cedric Jaranilla, 2002-2003
- Ardonis D. Gonzales, 2003-2004
- Ardonis G. Gonzales and Nick F. Salinog, 2004-2005
- Jurex Phil G. Suson, 2005-2007
- Jemuel B. Garcia and Van Dayreen S. Domegelio, 2007-2008
- Jemuel B. Garcia and Daryl Z. Lasafin 2008-2009
- Erika C. Dimaguila and Daryl Z. Lasafin, 2009-2010
- Christopher M. Millora, 2010-2011
- Mitz S. Serofia and Mary Jade P. Gabanes, 2011-2012
- Raimer Gel G. Caspillo and Mary Jade P. Gabanes, 2012-2013
- Jandi M. Nietes, 2013-2014
Awards and Citations
2005 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- 2nd Best Magazine
- Best Newspaper Layout
- 3rd Best Editorial Page
- 4th Best Magazine Layout
- 5th Best Filipino Page
- 5th Best Literary Page
2006 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- Best Magazine
- 2nd Best Newspaper
- Best Magazine Layout
- 2nd Best Magazine Cover Design
- 2nd Best Literary Page
- 4th Best Editorial Page
- 4th Best News Page
- 4th Best Newspaper Layout
1st SanAg Campus Press Awards (2006)
- Best College Magazine
- Best Literary Content
2007 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- 3rd Best College Newspaper
- 2nd Best College Magazine
2008 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- Best Magazine
- Best Magazine Layout
- 2nd Best Magazine Cover
- 3rd Best Newspaper
- Best Sports Page
- Best Literary Page
- 3rd Best Editorial Page
- 5th Best Filipino Page
2009 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- 2nd Best Sports Page
- 2nd Best News Page
- Best Literary Page
- 3rd Best Newspaper Layout
- 3rd Best Newspaper
2010 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- 3rd Best Newspaper
- 3rd Best Magazine
- 5th Best Tabloid Layout
- 5th Best Magazine Layout
- 5th Best Editorial Page
- 4th Best Feature Page
- 2nd Best News Page
- 2nd Best Magazine Cover
2011 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- Best Editorial Page
- 5th Best Sports Page
- 5th Best Filipino Page
- 3rd Best News Page
- 4th Best Newspaper
- 5th Best Magazine
2012 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- 4th Best Newspaper
- 3rd Best News Page
- 2nd Best Feature Page
2013 College Press Conference and Awards-PIA VI
- 2nd Best Magazine
- 2nd Best Magazine Cover
- 2nd Best Multilingual Magazine
- 3rd Best Wall Newspaper
- 3rd Best Editorial Page
- 4th Best Feature Page
- 5th Best News Page
Affiliations
- Philippine Information Agency VI
- Philippine Association of Campus Student Advisers (PACSA)
- Inkblots (The Varsitarian-University of Santo Tomas)
References
- ↑ Batisla-on, Darren F. The Forum: Perception Among College Students of the West Visayas State University (2002). Unpublished Thesis for the Degree Bachelor in Journalism, College of Mass Communications of West Visayas State University.
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